We hold a regular Folk Music Session, normally monthly on the 4th Monday of each month (but please check if in doubt),
7.30-10.30 pm.
All welcome. Plenty of room, no bar but BYO if you wish.
We ask for a voluntary £2 suggested donation for hall funds.
Colin Bowen 01963 240282 email
monthly Session
BA4 6SF — Mendip
Entry last updated on: 10th Nov 2022
4th Monday of the month. 8pm
Mainly Irish and Scottish tunes (and the odd song or two)
Everyone welcome
01458 830338
monthly Session
BA6 9NB — Mendip
Entry last updated on: 13th Jan 2015
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Gentle, relaxed, folky session
This is a regular event held on the second Monday of every month.
Very laid back!
Led by Mike Cox of Sydling Stompers fame. Visiting singers and players, or just listeners are very welcome indeed!
Use your gps to find us at DT2 0JH
Chris Slade 01300 320777 email
monthly Session
DT2 0JH — West Dorset
Entry last updated on: 11th Jan 2023
First Monday of the month.
7.30 - 10.30
Traditional folk music session, all welcome. Park in the first car park on the right as you are driving towards the Mill.
Free, as long as everyone buys drinks from the bar.
Rainer Wittlin 01460 75576 email
monthly Session
TA18 7NY — South Somerset
Entry last updated on: 9th Feb 2024
THE ALBION HORNS
The Albion Horns is a community band reviving the tradition of village bands, once found all over the south west. A strong and rhythmic group playing for concerts, fairs, dances, processions and special occasions the band is based in North Curry and led by local saxophonist Tim Hill. Music for the band comes from a variety of English sources like worksongs, dance tunes, hymns and folk songs plus street band sounds from New Orleans, Jaimaca and South Africa. The band is part of ideas breathing new life into English music and festive traditions
The Albion Horns' meet on Mondays at 7.30 in North Curry Village Hall. New members can start at any time, but please contact Tim first. Members pay £4 a week, or £2 concessions, to cover hall hire, music and running costs.
Tim Hill 01823 490219 email
weekly Session
TA3 6NQ — Taunton Deane
Entry last updated on: 11th Jul 2008
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
We hold a regular Folk Music Session, normally monthly on the 4th Monday of each month (but please check if in doubt),
7.30-10.30 pm.
All welcome. Plenty of room, no bar but BYO if you wish.
We ask for a voluntary £2 suggested donation for hall funds.
Colin Bowen 01963 240282 email
monthly Session
BA4 6SF — Mendip
Entry last updated on: 10th Nov 2022
The first Monday of the month in The Stable Bar.
8.00pm to 10.00pm.
Typically playing Carter Family, Woody Guthrie, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, etc - banjo, guitar, fiddle, etc.. All standards are welcome.
No entry fee.
monthly Session
BH20 7HH — Purbeck
Entry last updated on: 15th Feb 2022
American Old Time Music session
Not the same weeks as the session at The Half Moon
Nick Pilley or Su Mo 01278 450780 or 07876 612579 email
fortnightly Session
TA4 2JY — Taunton Deane
Entry last updated on: 31st Dec 2023
American Old Time Music session
not the same week as the New Inn, Halse session
Vic Wilcox or Su Mo 01823 421241 or 07876 612579 email
fortnightly Session
TA3 7SL — Taunton Deane
Entry last updated on: 25th Jan 2013
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Last Tuesdays
Session
Jonathan Farey 01460 234335
monthly Session
— South Somerset
Entry last updated on: 16th Oct 2013
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Third Tuesday of the month.
Traditional folk music session with the occasional song.
Geoff Harris email
monthly Session
DT6 3SA — West Dorset
Entry last updated on: 6th Apr 2022
A traditional session where we encourage not only Irish, english, welsh, scottish but would love to hear cajun, bluegrass,french, Breton etc music. A welcome to musician, singers ... come and enjoy a nice pint of real ale which is made on premises. Session held LAST TUESDAY of each month.
8.30 (ish) start.
Trevorr Mills 07743 165432 or 01373 466988 email
monthly Session
— Mendip
Entry last updated on: 12th Feb 2013
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Open Folk Night.
8.15 third Tuesday of the month
All musicians welcome to play and sing
monthly Session
DT6 6JD — West Dorset
Entry last updated on: 28th Oct 2019
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
7.30 - 9.30pm at Jill's house
for more experienced musicians - mainly fiddlers
£8 per person - for further details ring Jill on 01275 847909 or e mail jillyelliot@gmail.com - or see the website
All a lot of fun - and we play at charity events and have an annual ceilidh and tea party where club members play whilst their friends and family dance.
Jill Elliot 01275 847909 email
weekly Session
BS20 7RH — North Somerset
Entry last updated on: 24th Jan 2013
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
2nd Tuesdays
7.30 – 9.30pm
Instrumental Session
Start a tune and see who joins in!
All welcome but no singing
Henry email
monthly Session
DT2 0NS —
Entry last updated on: 11th Apr 2024
1st Tuesday of the month are the Salwayash Acoustic Sessions comprising of roots, sing-a-round, poetry in fact anything Folksy.
Everyone will be welcome to join in.
Harry 01308 421225 email
monthly Session
DT6 5HU — West Dorset
Entry last updated on: 10th May 2023
These are all held in the Exmoor area and are led by Tad Mandzeij.
There is a different venue each week of the month.
Everyone is welcome to come and make music
First Wednesday Blue Anchor Hotel Blue Anchor
Second Wednesday Stags Head Dunster
Third Wednesday Foresters Williton
Fourth Wednesday Esplanade club Watchet
(Fifth Wednesday) Foresters Williton
General music session
Start time around 8:30 to 9:00.
Tedum Tedum tediddly dum ... oops ... humming again
P.S. If you play an instrument and if you can find them, apparently you are welcome to join in.
Tad Mandzeij 01984 633618 email
weekly Session
— West Somerset
Entry last updated on: 11th Jul 2008
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Last Wednesday of every month
8.30pm.
Informal sessions playing traditional tunes and songs from Britain and Ireland.
Phil
monthly Session
BH23 1DT — Christchurch
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
1st Wed of the month, 7:30pm, at The White Hart Inn, Foghamshire Ln, Trudoxhill, Frome, Somerset BA11 5DP. Small, friendly session in an authentic village pub. Traditional songs and tunes from Ireland, America, England, Scotland, Shetland, Sweden, France, Brittany, Eastern Europe, and more. Due to the wide range of material, best suited to musicians with experience (or a good ear) and some facility. Acoustic and tradition-appropriate instruments only, please (no electric pianos, djembes, cajóns, ...). When it's warm enough we play in the outside shelter (turn right as you enter the pub). Otherwise, we are in the snug (turn left as you enter the pub).
Keith
monthly Session
BA11 5DP —
Entry last updated on: 25th Sep 2023
Second Wednesday of every month 8.30pm.
Informal sessions playing traditional tunes and songs from Britain and Ireland.
Phil
monthly Session
BH23 1BN — Christchurch
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
rd Wednesday of the month, 8pm – 10pm. £3 for singers and £4 for listeners. Mostly unaccompanied singing but acoustic accompaniment instruments are welcome. Hosted by Nancy Kerr with some help from Louise Baxter (from Inu), Jennifer Crook and Sue Hart (from Baka Beyond).
“They are all singers with a wealth of experience behind them and will be using this night to share songs and traditions and to get everybody singing together. It\'s a nice, friendly, clean venue with a really nice sound and cheap beer.â€
The money raised will go towards the running costs of Bath Folk Club.
Louise 078339 41982 email
monthly Session
— Bath and North East Somerset
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
8pm.
Sing around format with all sorts of acoustic song and music (and jokes!) Mostly folk, but anything goes.
01305 773377
weekly Session
DT4 8AD — Weymouth and Portland
Entry last updated on: 30th Nov -0001
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
To be held every 3rd Wednesday each month starting at 8.00pm.The format is to turn up and play or sing to folky tunes from around the World having fun in a friendly and acoustic setting where you can join in if you wish or to sit back and listen. Every one is very welcome.
Micky Little email
monthly Session
BA22 8BX — South Somerset
Entry last updated on: 30th Sep 2023
1st Wednesday of the month, 8pm.
American old time mountain music, run by Eve Morris, bass player with Buffalo Gals.
Just a get together of friends to enjoy folk music, very laid back about 8 musicians currently doing their thing
“Not a totally 'open' session, although we're unlikely to turn musicians away if they play 'our stuff'. Generally speaking, it's for competent musicians in that genre, not beginners. Anyone is welcome to listen - and try to keep up if they wish!â€
Helen Ryall 01823 432234 email
monthly Session
TA4 3BW — Taunton Deane
Entry last updated on: 22nd Jan 2009
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
6.30pm - 7.30 pm for complete beginners on fiddle, mandolin, 4 string banjo, whistle and English concertina
7.30 - 9.30 pm for beginner/intermediate players.
£8 per person - for further details see website
All a lot of fun - and we play at charity events and have an annual ceilidh and tea party where club members play whilst their friends and family dance.
Jill Elliot 01275 847909 email
weekly Session
BS20 7RH — North Somerset
Entry last updated on: 24th Jan 2013
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
1st Wed of the month, 7:30pm.
When it's warm enough we play in the outside shelter (turn right as you enter the pub). Otherwise, we are in the snug (on the left as you enter the pub). Acoustic instruments only, please. Traditional tunes and songs from anywhere in the world are welcome - we often have an exciting mix of traditions. Contact Keith via www.facebook.com/fromecelticclub.
Keith
monthly Session
BA11 5DP —
Entry last updated on: 28th Feb 2024
Regular monthly session held on the last Wednesday in the month
8.00-11.00pm
All who are interested in American old-time music and dance are welcome.
Mike Bostock 01275 545630 email
monthly Session
BS48 2AQ — North Somerset
Entry last updated on: 31st May 2017
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
First Wednesday every month. Open music session ..... mostly English, Irish French,. Join in tunes rather than songs.
8.00 - 11.00 pm
Jane email
monthly Session
TA21 8BH — Taunton Deane
Entry last updated on: 31st Aug 2019
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Bluegrass Jam for guitars, mandolins, vocalist and fiddles. Members of The Bere Essentials will be running the jam session providing bass, guitar and banjo.
3rd Wednesday of the month starting 8:30pm finish 10:30pm.
First one is on 18 January.
Aim is for everybody to be able to play along with well known Bluegrass tunes/songs. Or just sit and listen. All welcome to join in and sing the choruses. It will purely be acoustic so no electric guitars/amps, no cajons/drums/bodhrans and no keyboards/accordions
Pip Evans email
monthly Session
BH22 8SS —
Entry last updated on: 5th Jan 2023
Bluegrass Jam for guitars, mandolins, vocalist and fiddles. Members of The Bere Essentials will be running the jam session providing bass, guitar and banjo.
3rd Wednesday of the month starting 8:30pm finish 10:30pm.
First one is on 18 January.
Aim is for everybody to be able to play along with well known Bluegrass tunes/songs. Or just sit and listen. All welcome to join in and sing the choruses. It will purely be acoustic so no electric guitars/amps, no cajons/drums/bodhrans and no keyboards/accordions
Pip Evans email
monthly Session
BH22 8SS —
Entry last updated on: 5th Jan 2023
A lovely, proper 'traditional' pub. Great landlord, splendid staff, nice patrons, good beer at good prices and a real welcome.
The sessions will run on the first and third Thursday of the month starting at 8 p.m.
Nigel Canter email
fortnightly Session
DT4 8BN — Weymouth and Portland
Entry last updated on: 28th Sep 2021
All are welcome to this new folk and acoustic night which is run on the first Thursday of the month. Although billed as a folk night, all forms of music are accepted as long as it is acoustically based. No drum kits.
Anne and Dave Rickard fr0m String Whistle
John Baker 01308 421255 email
monthly Session
DT6 3QP — West Dorset
Entry last updated on: 5th Jul 2009
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Third Thursday of the month (even when there are five).
8:30pm onwards.
Primarily music with singers welcome but we are NOT a folk club so people will still talk while the session goes on.
Martin Hughes email
monthly Session
TA12 6NS — South Somerset
Entry last updated on: 12th Feb 2013
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Suspended due to corona virus.
Second Thursday of the month
8.30 start
Session mainly for singing, accompanied and otherwise.
Excellent beer and a usually appreciative audience of regulars
Lesley Andrew email
monthly Session
TA12 6NS — South Somerset
Entry last updated on: 24th Nov 2021
This session seems to be under a bit of a cloud at the moment.
There is usually something happening on a Thursday evening, it's advertised as a 'folk night' on the pub's website and the landlady has confirmed this.
However, there have been occasions when a band has been booked without any of the regular musicians being told.
At the moment the best advice is to phone the pub before travelling to avoid disappointment.
01305 821407
weekly Session
DT5 1AW — Weymouth and Portland
Entry last updated on: 12th Feb 2013
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Very informal music and song session. All musicians and singers welcome ? any kind of music, any acoustic instrument. January-May and September-December.
7.45pm
weekly Session
TA4 4BD — West Somerset
Entry last updated on: 4th Jul 2013
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Every 2nd Thursday of Month.
Traditional music session but anything goes!
A lot of Irish/ scottish tunes but also bluegrass, cajun, canadian,.... the list is endless...!
Guinness and Doom Bar on tap. All welcome. 8:30ish till late.
Unique pub and you never get kicked out too early!
Trevorr Mills 07743 165432 email
monthly Session
BA11 3BW — Mendip
Entry last updated on: 24th Jan 2013
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
The Folk Orc is somewhere between a workshop and a session. A 'worksion' if you like. It for anybody who plays an acoustic instrument to come along and learn to play folk tunes and songs in group, getting expert guidance from experienced tutor and performer Chris Hopgood. It's an oppurtunity to learn about the music, improve your playing and build your confidence as a musician. All ages and abilities are welcome.
7-9pm
Each session costs £5.
Chris email
weekly Session
BH23 5QL — Christchurch
Entry last updated on: 9th Oct 2013
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
A mixed song and tune session for any kind of Folk music.
Sing a song, play a tune, or just listen, enjoy and join in the choruses.
Songs and tunes from all over the world are welcome and we’re totally relaxed about playing from the dots or singing from the words. This is just a chance to share songs and tunes with friends new and old in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.
First Thursday of every month.
8:30 till late.
The pub has some car parking, and the village car-park (free) is about 150 m away.
Richard Ellam 01761 412 797 email
monthly Session
BS39 7NW —
Entry last updated on: 7th Jan 2023
A mixed song and tune session for any kind of Folk music.
Sing a song, play a tune, or just listen, enjoy and join in the choruses.
Songs and tunes from all over the world are welcome and we’re totally relaxed about playing from the dots or singing from the words. This is just a chance to share songs and tunes with friends new and old in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.
First Thursday of every month.
8:30 till late.
The pub has some car parking, and the village car-park (free) is about 150 m away.
Richard Ellam 01761 412 797 email
monthly Session
BS39 7NW —
Entry last updated on: 7th Jan 2023
1st Thursday of the month from 8pm.
A wonderful gathering of eccentric / eclectic musicians from Glastonbury and beyond. Featuring top local and international musicians. All welcome. Please leave your tambourine at home...
monthly Session
BA6 8DB —
Entry last updated on: 21st Sep 2023
1st Thursday of the month from 8pm.
A wonderful gathering of eccentric / eclectic musicians from Glastonbury and beyond. Featuring top local and international musicians. All welcome. Please leave your tambourine at home...
monthly Session
BA6 8DB —
Entry last updated on: 21st Sep 2023
Every Friday, 8pm. Music session – mainly Irish.
Henry Ford 01225 466659
weekly Session
BA1 5NA — Bath and North East Somerset
Entry last updated on: 16th Oct 2013
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
First Friday of the month
Open Acoustic Evening
Everyone welcome. Come along, play, sing or just listen.
8.00pm
Details always on the website
monthly Session
TA23 0AN — West Somerset
Entry last updated on: 24th Jan 2013
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
We meet at The Old School, Church Street, Sturminster Marshall, near Wimborne, Dorset, once a month, on the dates listed on web site (usually the second Friday of the monty), from 8pm to 10.30pm.
The purpose of the sessions is to allow novice folk musicians to practice at a nice slow pace (as slow as necessary). Learning on your own at home is good but sooner or later you'll want to step out and play with other musicians.
The Old School Session is a halfway house between home and the pub sessions.
You can practice the art of playing tunes in a session environment, have some
fun, and hopefully learn a few things along the way.
There's no audience, just your fellow musicians. Even though there are a lot of tunes on the list, you only need to learn one to start with. Just sit
out the tunes you don't know and listen. Your personal tune list will
soon grow, and in time you'll be playing along with more tunes and putting sets together.
Look at the website before coming along!
monthly Session
BH21 4BU — East Dorset
Entry last updated on: 24th Aug 2021
First Friday of the month
Acoustic/Folk Session
7.30pm
contact Gill for more details and if you are thinking of going to this session due to limited numbers. £2 entrance to pay for venue hire.
(Not happening for the rest of this summer)
Gill 07866 757821 email
monthly Session
DT4 8JH — Weymouth and Portland
Entry last updated on: 3rd Jun 2022
The Folk Orc is somewhere between a workshop and a session. A \'worksion\' if you like. It for anybody who plays an acoustic instrument to come along and learn to play folk tunes and songs in group, getting expert guidance from experienced tutor and performer Chris Hopgood. It\'s an oppurtunity to learn about the music, improve your playing and build your confidence as a musician. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Third Friday of the month, 7-9pm
Each session costs £5.
Chris email
monthly Session
BH19 2LP — Purbeck
Entry last updated on: 9th Oct 2013
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Every second and fourth Saturday of the month
From 10.30am to 11.30am
£5 per child
Sibling discount
Concessions available
A music group for families with a focus on under-7s. Parents accompany their children who learn about rhythm, percussion, playing and performing in a fun-filled hour with songs featuring the ukulele.
Angi Porter, who runs the group, says: ?Music education for children under 7 has so many benefits improving both language and cognitive ability. Playing all together with their parents is a great way to share and build a community around music."
01308 428354 (Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm) email
fortnightly Session
DT6 3NY — West Dorset
Entry last updated on: 31st Dec 2014
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
First Saturdays
Live music session (mainly folk)
Musicians and singers welcome
8:30
monthly Session
TA7 9PZ — Sedgemoor
Entry last updated on: 4th May 2017
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
2nd Sunday of the month, afternoon. Acoustic session - all styles.
Steph and Ken Turner 01749 345931
monthly Session
BA4 5JG — Mendip
Entry last updated on: 2nd Sep 2008
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
4th Sunday of each month, 7.30 - 10.30 pm
Emphasis will be on tunes rather than songs. All welcome, to join in or listen.
Please note the venue may change. Contact Mandy.
Mandy Waltham 07816 178040 email
monthly Session
DT10 1JJ — West Dorset
Entry last updated on: 23rd Jun 2022
French/Breton music session, at which the musicians prefer there to be dancing.
First Sunday of every month.
starts at 8pm.
monthly Session
BA2 3BW — Bath and North East Somerset
Entry last updated on: 24th Oct 2021
Weekly singaround and tunes folk session
Following the ending of Glastonbury Assembly Rooms' Fabulous Furry Folk Night, there is good news for folk singers and instrumentalists, and those who like to listen to live, informal trad and original acoustic music in the Glastonbury area - a new weekly singaround session at the King Arthur, Benedict Street, Glastonbury on Sundays, 7.30 til 10.30, starting January 18th. Hosted by Nathan Lewis Williams , Declan Millar, Dora Darling, and Colm Gray on 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays of the month , with an informal gig from bluegrass band The Old Boston Tea Party on the 2nd Sunday.
Musicians of all ages and abilities are welcome with acoustic songs and tunes, vocal and instrumental.
All part of the King Arthur's "Winter Warmer" Sunday Festivals, a "festival within a pub" happening throughout the building every Sunday until May.
Magic Hat donations
7.30 - 10.30 pm
07708 197651 email
weekly Session
BA6 9NB — Mendip
Entry last updated on: 13th Jan 2015
WARNING: this information has not been confirmed since lockdown and may be unreliable
Musicians, singers - and aspiring ones - are all very welcome!
Come and join us at our informal relaxed acoustic (non-amplified), round-the-room, music sessions
The Second Sunday of Every Month 8pm start
2017 dates: 13 August, 10 Sept, 8 October , 12 November
John 07746 605523 email
monthly Session
BA7 7AH — South Somerset
Entry last updated on: 31st Dec 2023
Eclectic folk session every Sunday evening 7.30-10.30pm
Nigel 07717 158853 email
weekly Session
DT1 1TT — West Dorset
Entry last updated on: 4th May 2023
1st Sunday from 7pm till 10pm.
It'll be mostly English folk, and mostly instrumental, but there'll be tunes from other origins and if anyone wants to sing they'll be very welcome!
It will be an acoustic event.
We're hoping to make it a friendly session for all comers, whatever their skill level and preferences. The primary aim is to enjoy ourselves!
Tony Troughton-Smith 07526 375704 email
monthly Session
DT10 3EB —
Entry last updated on: 1st Jul 2022